Cristoforo Dall'Acqua

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Negro Hung Alive by the Ribs by Cristoforo Dall'Acqua, Amsterdam University Library

Cristoforo Dall'Acqua (April 1, 1734 – November 10, 1787) was an Italian painter and engraver.

Dall'Acqua was born in Vicenza to a family of noble origins but of modest fortunes. He initially studied under Giovanni Antonio Remondini, and worked with a number of artists including Marco Ricci.^[1] Dall'Acqua primarily worked on book illustrations and reproductions of paintings, although he later took commissions painting portraits. He died in Vicenza in 1787 and was buried at the Carmine Church.^[1]

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 "Cristoforo Dall'Acqua Bio (Italian)". Retrieved 2013-01-16.

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Name	Cristoforo Dall'Acqua
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Short description	Italian engraver and painter
Date of birth	April 1, 1734
Place of birth	Venice
Date of death	November 10, 1787
Place of death	Venice

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